After a while, I found myself bored with it. It seemed that my necklaces all looked alike. I found the repetition and routine, which I used to love, lacked the stimulation it once did. I developed callouses on my fingers. It wasn’t fun anymore. So I stopped and started looking for my next big love.

It’s been a long time since I’ve played with pearl knotting. Since then, I’ve seen tons of beautiful new ideas and designs with pearls and silk. I may just give it a try once again… Everything deserves a second try, I say.

How about you – have you ever fallen out of love with a technique?

This post is part of the 52 Weeks of Blogging Your Passion series by Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl. If you’re interested in participating in the group, pick up her e-book today! You can start at any time.

You may also like -

Weekly Failure BaggageA Question or Two for YouMy Favorite Tool

The One Necklace – $28

Lots of new things in the works! I’ll be posting new items every weekday for the next two weeks!

Also, if you’re a first time buyer and you are on my mailing list, make sure you check your email today. I have a huge special for you, just for your first purchase, but you’ll have to be quick! The offer expires August 1, 2008. That’s only two weeks away! Go check it out!

Oh, and those of you who have bought from me before, don’t worry! There’s an email for you too. Just reply to me with your thoughts on the email I sent and you’ll automatically be entered to win a $50 gift certificate for my shop!

There’s something for everyone on my mailing list. If you’re not a part of it, sign up today!

You may also like -

Etsy Blogger's 1st Anniversary SaleLofty Goals – UpdateEtsy Blogger's August Featured Blogger: TulipsTeasureBox

While I love all my pieces, this trait of mine really helps me to not keep everything I make. This is a good thing since I know I wouldn’t wear them on a regular basis.

As it turns out, one of this week’s EtsyBlogger’s Street Team blog carnival topic is “Loving the Craft”. So, I’m going to show you a few pieces that I have kept because I absolutely loved them and some that I would have kept if I had some place to wear them:

These I just made for a friend for her birthday. If I had more moonstone coins, I totally would have kept this pair.

These sat on my desk for months before I could make myself post them in the shop. As you can see, they went quickly.

These earrings are so springy and I wear so much green. I kept pulling them out of storage and almost claiming them for myself. But as you can see they are still available in the shop!

This is such a great summer necklace that goes with so many things. Maybe I should make another one for the shop.

These almost never made it to my mother in law’s for Christmas. I should probably make my own pair now as I still love them so.

These I kept. Mine…all mine!

Yet another necklace I absolutely adored. The original one sold, but there is another one still available!

Finally, another wardrobe staple that I totally forgot about. My personal pair is now a lovely shade of black from all the oxidization. With a quick polish, they always look beautiful. Of course, if you’d like your own pair, these are also still available in the shop while my supplies last.

How about you? What pieces could you almost not part with and what have you kept for yourself?

You may also like -

90 Days: Gunmetal beautiesPretty Rocks: Jesika Jack – Constellations for the Body90 Days: Sculpting an Alternate Bliss

I know I’m not the only other blogger who feels this way. I just happened to read a very engaging post on The Switchboards forums about this same thing…a new blogger was wondering if anyone was reading her blog. She saw people hit the blog, but with no comments, she was getting very discouraged.

So, after taking a look at my blog, I do realize that there are things I can improve. One of them was the comment leaving process. For a while I was getting sooo much spam that I felt the need for a trip to Las Vegas to gamble! I installed a CAPTCHA module (a random number verifying system, for those not familiar with that term), but even I was having a hard time reading the numbers. It’s my blog and I will persevere in trying to leave a post, but I’m sure others would not do the same.

Say “bye! bye!” to those annoying numbers! With a little bit of searching, I’ve installed a new spam filtering module. Yay! I hope you will all join me in commenting now.

Oh, and since I like pictures in my blogs, here’s a quick picture of three pairs of custom earrings I made for a friend of mine. She likes dainty drops and I think these are about as dainty as you can get.

You may also like -

Lesson: Learn to Step Back and Re-AssessMy Show ChecklistColor Theory Fridays

The first gift in her care package are fish magnets from TV Tray Art. (Thanks Susan! You always make the best things!):

Also, since her favorite color is purple, I made here a charm necklace:

And finally, I had my hubby pick her up the Glory Revealed album, because I think it will speak a lot to her, her husband and what they are going through.

You’re in my prayers. :)

You may also like -

Bump Update - Week 38Etsy Bloggers Carnival: Etsy PurchasesBuy Pink and Save a Life!

Since we can’t compete with anything as fantastic as a laptop, I decided to make her a special bracelet/bangle – fancier than anything else I’ve ever sent her:

Let’s hope she likes it!

You may also like -

On the 8th Day of Holiday Deals 2009...On the 3rd Day of Holiday Deals 2009...The best gift I ever gave I never bought!

This jewelry collection will feature carved abalone, mother of pearl and golden lip pearl shell flowers in addition to shell buttons with flower motifs. I may sneak in a few gemstone/mineral stone flowers here and there, but the bulk will be shell.

My hope is that when you wear these pieces, you will feel like a goddess as well.

Here are a few sneak peeks of what’s to come:

You may also like -

Etsy Blogger's 1st Anniversary SaleHint of Glint is here!Brassy